Song story

Torch Song

New Orleans brass.

Jazz Soul English

At a glance

Release date
March 7, 2025
Album
Second Line
Label
French Quarter Press
Genre
Jazz, Soul
Language
English
Duration
3:55
Artist
Celeste Noir

The story

About this song

Written for a friend’s wedding that was moved indoors by rain. The brass section played from the hallway.

Interpretation

What the song is about

On celebrating where you are, not where you planned.

Close listen

Craft and analysis

The vocal was recorded standing up to match the brass energy.

Licensed lyrics

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Torch song, hallway brass
The rain moved us inside
We played it louder anyway
Written for a wedding moved indoors

[Chorus]
On celebrating where you are
Not where you planned to be
New Orleans brass in the hallway
And the rain outside the door

[Verse 2]
The brass section played from the hallway
The ceremony was moved inside
Rain on the windows of the venue
And we played with city pride

[Chorus]
On celebrating where you are
Not where you planned to be
New Orleans brass in the hallway
And the rain outside the door

[Bridge]
The vocal recorded standing up
To match the brass energy
Hallway brass and torch song
For a wedding changed by the weather

[Chorus]
On celebrating where you are
Not where you planned to be
New Orleans brass in the hallway
And the rain outside the door

[Outro]
Torch song
Hallway brass

Credits

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Label
French Quarter Press

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Lyrics are public domain

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